All Retail parks & out-of-town articles – Page 3
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DataRanking: The UK’s top-performing designer outlet centres
As Hammerson sells its stake in Bicester Village owner Value Retail, we teamed up with JDM Retail to reveal the ultimate ranking of the UK’s top-performing designer outlet centres
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NewsBritish Land taps into ‘significant growth market’ with first ever healthcare leases
British Land has leased over 10,000 sq ft of space to healthcare providers for the first time at its Crownpoint Retail Park in Greater Manchester, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCarpetright: full list of stores rescued from administration by Tapi
Tapi has swooped in to buy rival Carpetright in a multimillion-pound deal but has selected just 54 stores to take over from the retailer.
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NewsLandlord Hammerson sells Bicester Village to LVMH-backed private equity firm
Landlord Hammerson has sold its entire stake in Value Retail, the owner of Bicester Village luxury retail park in Oxfordshire, in a £1.5bn deal, which it said would generate around £600m in cash proceeds.
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AnalysisWhat does the latest footfall data tell us about the state of summer retail?
As the latest retail footfall data from MRI Software shows a “dismal start” to the summer, despite a boost from the Euros, Retail Week sits down with marketing and insights director Jenni Matthews to discuss the impact
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NewsMajor retail landlord calls for rates review by next government
British Land head of asset management for retail parks, Matt Reed, has told Retail Week more needs to be done to deal with business rates.
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NewsWarmer weather and bank holidays boost May retail footfall
Retail footfall in May received a boost as warm weather and two bank holidays helped drive customers to shops.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to make ‘biggest single store investment’ in Fosse Park
Marks & Spencer is to undertake its “biggest single renewal investment to date” with an overhaul of its store in Fosse Park, Leicester.
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NewsLondon Marathon helps boost April retail footfall
Retail footfall in April saw a monthly rise of 1.2% across all destinations as shoppers made their way to high streets, battling bad weather conditions and rail strike disruptions.
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AnalysisHow retail parks are reinventing themselves with a ‘hybrid’ offer
As retail parks continue to deliver strong footfall and a more diverse mix of shops, Retail Week visits Nugent Shopping Park in Orpington to see what the latest trends are in successful locations
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NewsRetail footfall sees ‘modest’ rise boosted by Easter weekend
Retail footfall in March increased across all destinations as the Easter weekend helped boost footfall.
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NewsFebruary footfall ‘saved’ by half-term holiday shoppers
Retail footfall across all locations increased in February as the school half-term drove shoppers to stores.
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NewsRetail footfall rallies as shoppers stay ‘bargain-focused’
Retail footfall continued on its downward trajectory in January compared to the previous year, but it improved from December as consumers remained “particularly bargain-focused”.
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NewsRetail footfall resilient despite storms and strikes
Footfall across all UK retail destinations was resilient in January despite disruptions caused by rail strikes, according to the latest MRI Software data.
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NewsChristmas shopping boosts December footfall
Retail footfall across all UK destinations increased in December as shoppers flocked to stores ahead of Christmas.
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NewsRetail footfall ‘steadied’ by Black Friday shoppers
Footfall across all UK retail destinations in November edged up as Black Friday helped to “steady the month”, according to the latest MRI Software data.
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NewsBlack Friday retail footfall will be ‘subdued’, claims survey
Higher interest rates and inflation will continue to have an effect on consumer spending, warns latest MRI Software consumer report.
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NewsFootfall declines as cost-of-living impact grows
Footfall across all UK destinations fell in October as consumers continued to feel the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis ahead of Christmas.
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AnalysisThe Range: The value variety chain bringing back Wilko
With news emerging that five Wilko stores will be brought back to high streets and retail parks by new owner The Range, Retail Week explores what the value variety retailer has been doing to cement its place as a staple in UK retail